Adam Ballout

Adam Ballout

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Child abuse Lawyer at Everett, WA
Practice Areas: Child Abuse

6303 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Child Abuse 100%

I represent parents involved in dependency proceedings against CPS and DSHS whenever charges of abuse or neglect arise. This process typically begins at or before the emergency 72 shelter care hearing. Having effective representation during these critical times is crucial and can make all the difference between your child returning to a parent or ending up in foster care.

19 years | 500 cases

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Fees and Rates

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

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  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

ABC Law Group LLP

6303 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA, 98203

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Adam Ballout's Reviews

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23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Helly | August 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My legal saver during the hardest year of my Life

Adam took on himself to represent families in one of the lowest messy monements of their life. When the CPS opens investigation againsst you. I was falsely alligated by my child ( poisoned by my ex ) twice saying that I’m bruising him. It’s the absolute nightmare experience you can imagine, ...to be excused by your own child. My ex knew he can turned the system and iur kids against me and my kids were stuck in the middle of this loyalty test. I was referred to Adam to represent me with my CPS cases, and thank god I was. Adam put the child in the center, and understands profundity they are the victims. He walked with me the walk. You can’t sugar coat this traumatic process, but Adam knows to give you the best legal advices, be clear with the CPS system and referred me to great criminal lawyer when I needed it. It was all cleared up. My children are with me again and we are recovering. You need help in this intrusive process . Adam is definitely the best legal help you can get. He will also tell you what resources are available for you if you are a DV surviver like me. Thank you Adam, you are always welcome to visit.

Posted by Evelin | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

THE BEST LAWYER YOU CAN ONLY FIND!!!

Adam was my lawyer for about 11 months and the only thing out of many that I can say about him is" incredible" . The amount of patience he have, the kindness, the dedication and understanding, is why I can say he is 100% best. It didn't matter when or where I needed his help or advice he was always... there. He fights for what is right. For children and families like mine who's been battling injustice. He believed us and tried to help us as best as he could. He won our case because he worked so hard to get to that point, to re unite our family and fully return our kids back to us. Through the most difficult time for our family and our kids Adam was there the entire time lifting us up and given us courage that it will end soon and everything will be good again. If you need an honest lawyer he is definitely the right person. He will go above and beyond for you!! I couldn't ask for a better lawyer. He deserves a lot for the job hes doing! I will recommend him to everyone I know. God bless him. Thank you Adam !!!

Posted by April | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

If you fight he will too

Adam represented my husband in dependency court and eventually represented me as well. He didn’t have to he chose to. His heart is in the right place he is not corrupt or numb to parents emotion and he will fight hard for you if you are willing to do the work and fight too. Do research on the right...s of your family. If you don’t agree with the accusations have him file a declaration for you. I feel like he is willing to do what he can in legal limits to make the best decisions with your input. Only down side is I think he is a newbie meaning if he had more experience he would be on fire. I had fired a few attorneys before him. ALWAYS ASK IF THE ATTORNEYS IF you can record the first meeting. If they deny you move on. If they let you record it and ask if THEY ARE GOING TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS to the fullest extent of the law. He got my kids back to me in six months. Only because I was uneducated and didn’t get an attorney from the first phone call from cps. I believe if I had Adam after my first conversation with CPS, my kids never would have been torn from their life and the Rights of my family would have been protected.

Posted by Darrell | June 27, 2014 | Litigation

An Intelligent Lawyer.

I could not give a more enthusiastic recommendation! Adam is keenly aware of what is going on inside this nefarious Juggernaut, were they make assumptions, then fill in the rest. He has redressed this to become a formidable Lawyer. He cares deeply about families. He’ll cut through the pretense... and sophistry with veracity and rigorous detail. I consider myself fortunate that my path crossed his. It would be difficult to find a more professional, easy to work with lawyer. We had significant new evidence come in midway the first day of trial. With outside resources, he was able to begin extracting and implementing, within hours, the evidence. Adam, then stayed up past 2 a.m. extracting every fragment of the evidence for the second day of trial, that was then implemented with surgical precision for maximum results. He could have told me there wasn’t time and I would’ve understood, but he didn’t, he went above and beyond to leverage the opportunity too it’s full value. I was stunned, and grateful.

Posted by Brian | January 04, 2013 | Child Abuse

Huge Help With False Child Neglect/Abuse Allegation

While in the process of separation/divorce, I was surprised one evening with a phone call from cps announcing that there had been some allegations made against me of child abuse and neglect. They then went on to explain that an investigation into the matter had already begun and that they had intervi...ewed my children earlier in the day at their school/daycare. Based on the details of what I was being accused of, I had a pretty good idea who was behind the report. While obvious to me this was all false, the possibility of losing my children had me terrified and I was afraid to talk to the case worker without some advice. The next day I explained the circumstances to my family law attorney, who then referred me to Adam at ABC Law Group. What a relief! It was immediately clear, from Adam Ballout's initial consultation, I had found the person I was looking for. He was very knowledgeable, thorough and supportive in his communication. He helped me sort through the details and regain the confidence I needed to adequately explain what really happened and provide the full picture to my appointed case worker. As a result, all of the charges have been deemed unfounded and my boys and I are happily getting our lives back on track. Thanks Adam! You're the best!

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Adam Ballout's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gail Nunn

Family lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is a bright rising star in our legal community. He is very smart and has a heart, a powerful combination in this area of practice."

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Lisa Micheli

Juvenile law lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Adam as opposing counsel in many cases in the juvenile dependency arena. Adam is a formidable opponent and compassionate advocate. He has all the right qualities that make him an excellent lawyer. He listens carefully, works hard, solves problems and gets results. He has earned the respect of other lawyers and judges in the legal community. He is at the top of his game."

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Jennifer Garber

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Adam has committed his practice to advocating for families involved in the child welfare system and to making the system more parent and child friendly. He works hard for his clients and has a keen eye for injustices committed against parents and children. I endorse this lawyer"

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Daniel Sheed

Child custody lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is one of those attorneys who has the unique blend of compassion and killer instinct that makes an otherwise good attorney into a great attorney by comparison to most. If your case involves dependency issues or otherwise dealing with CPS, Adam's your guy. He's not afraid to ruffle feathers that need ruffling and will take clients' cases head on to ensure effective advocacy and the best result for his clients. I endorse Adam Ballout with zero hesitation."

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Lorelei Munroe

Child abuse lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Adam is a true advocate. He is experienced, knowledgeable, well-prepared, and advocates fiercely for his clients. Adam is well-regarded in the community. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Adam, knowing they will be in good hands."

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Emily Henry

Unknown lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"Adam is as talented as he is tenacious. He has plenty of experience handling contentious matters, but does so with finesse. I would recommend him to any client, and have trusted my own clients with him when there has been a need."

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Douglas Borthwick

Child abuse lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mindy Carr

Child abuse lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Adam is an exceptionally bright attorney. I highly recommend him for complex child abuse cases that involve CPS and criminal allegations."

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Alia Ahmed

Child abuse lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a knowledgeable attorney. He is hard working and conscientious about serving his clients."

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Mackenzie Sorich

Child abuse lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a smart, tenacious lawyer. His court room skills are top notch. He is dedicated to protecting his client interests. Adam also works hard to make improvements to the juvenile legal system."

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Jennifer Langbehn

Child abuse lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have very regular contact with Adam in the dependency and child abuse/neglect arena. I find him to be a highly skilled attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. He does not shy from confrontation, and provides sound advice and direction for his clients in order to achieve their desired outcome."

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Flint Stebbins

Child abuse lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"Adam is an extremely intelligent and highly skilled attorney who is at the head of his field and provides great advocacy and results for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Patricia Issberner

Child abuse lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Adam as a litigator in child abuse matters and found him to be one of the most talented trial attorneys I have ever met. I do not say this lightly as I have tried many cases. Adam has passion and represents his clients with that rare blend of passion and compassion. He goes the extra mile to win his case and he never gives up. I highly recommend Adam on child abuse, personal injury or any legal matter."

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Heritage Filer

Child abuse lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Ballout is an exceptional attorney. He is willing to take on the tough cases and is appropriately aggressive in the courtroom. Further, he is proactive and imaginative in problem solving. I have referred cases to Mr. Ballout in the past and will continue to do so."

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Taila Ayay

Child abuse lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working very closely with Adam for over four years and I am always learning something from him. He is an outstanding attorney who has earned a superb and well-respected reputation among his peers and in the community. He is honest, relentless, passionate, intelligent and articulate. He fights hard for his clients, producing results that make a difference in their lives. I would entrust my closest friend and family to Adam's professional care."

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Damon Shadid

Family lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Adam is a sharp attorney who really knows his stuff."

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Miranda Maison

Juvenile law lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Other

"Adam is a true professional of the highest caliber. He is the type of attorney that makes us proud of our profession."

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Martin Hodges

Juvenile law lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Adam Ballout works hard for his clients and obtains excellent results. Adam is a skilled litigator and well respected by the lawyers and judges he works with. Adam is a rising star in the legal community."

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Mackenzie Sorich

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Jennifer Langbehn

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

APEX Award for pro bono groups, Washington State Bar Association

2022

2022 Walt Zabriskie Award, Amara

2019

Reunification Hero, American Bar Association

2017

President's Award, Washington Defender Association

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Clerk's Choice Award, Snohomish County Clerks, Court Reporters and Courtroom Clerks

2011

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2010

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2009

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2008

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Co-Founder, FIRST Legal Clinic

2011 - Present

Partner, ABC Law Group LLP

2007 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Okrent and Wogsland LLP

2007 - 2007

Clerk, The Suquamish Tribal Court

Associations

2015 - Present

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence

President, Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Mari's Place

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Olympic Legal Access P.S.

Board of Directors

2012 - Present

Domestic Violence Services

Vice President, Board of Directors

2007 - Present

Office of Public Defense

Contract Attorney

2013 - 2016

Rotary Club

Rotarian

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of the Dependency of A.E.T.H. Division one

Order terminating rights REVERSED.

In re: JP

Founded finding reversed to unfounded

In Re Dependency of T.T.

Case dismissed- Return home to parent

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Education

2007

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2022

ABA Parents representation conference Keeping families together using multi-disciplinary teams

2019

2019 Congressional Listening Tour

Transforming Child welfare

2017

Washington State Legislature Testimony in support HB1251

2017

2017

American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law

Structural Racism and Volunteer CASA Programs: Rethinking Who Speaks for a Dependent Child's Best Interests and What Practitioners Can Do to Challenge The Prevailing Narrative

2016

CITA Training

Ethical Representation of Youth Clients: The 72 Hour Shelter Care Hearing

2014

Trial Strategies for High Conflict Cases

Making the Impossible Possible

2013

Pushing the Case Law Forward

Discovery Tools

2012

Housing Resource Forum

Housing Matters

2011

Reasonable Efforts, SBC and Negotiation

When Trial Skills are Not Enough

2011

Don’t Lose Your Case Before it Begins: Getting More for Parents at Shelter Care Hearings Trial Strategies

Publications

2023

National Association of Counsel for Children- Best Practice Guidelines for Organizational Legal Representation of Children in neglect, abuse and Dependency Cases Children's Law Office Guidebook

2019

2017

American Bar Association Manufacturing Bias

2014

Northwest Leaf The Parent Trap

Languages

English

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